It was with utmost concern that the Islamic Republic had viewed Donald Trump’s return to the White House. After all, according to Iranian officials, Trump’s first term in office constituted the most difficult year in the entire history of the regime in Tehran. Now, in his second term, the U.S. President has reinstated “maximum pressure”, but only reluctantly as he said he would clearly prefer a deal. But Tehran fears that the latter would rather amount to capitulation.

The rise of Trump and Milei signals a major political shift. How did we get here, and what blind spots led to their success? This discussion explores the optimism trap of the 1990s, the appeal of the New Right, and what truly defines political extremism - challenging assumptions and revealing lessons for the future.

Over the past decade, Ankara has shifted from cooperative diplomacy to a more competitive stance, strengthening ties with Russia and China while clashing with the West. Under Biden, U.S.-Turkey relations became structurally strained. This analysis explores how a second Trump administration could reshape Turkey's foreign policy and its ties with Washington.

How do Cuban micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises survive in a centralized economy? Explore their origins, regulations, and the daily challenges they face in thriving against all odds.

While European integration was not central to the campaign, Germany’s neighbours - Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg - closely watched the election’s outcome, assessing its implications for the EU and regional stability.

The elections are over, and Berlin may soon have a stable government again, allowing France to engage with Germany on bilateral, European, and global issues after months of caretaker governance.The Traffic Light Era.

Polish observers see the Bundestag election results as an expression of German voters' frustration with the traffic light coalition. In Poland, Germany's economic situation is considered a key factor in the outcome.

Germany’s 2025 election, closely watched in Europe and the UK, likely puts the CDU/CSU in power. Merz’s win signals a shift, offering insights for Britain and potential for stronger defense and economic ties.

China's domestic climate policy is multifaceted. So is its position in international climate negotiations. It may seem confusing at first, but beneath the complexity, there's a similar set of factors pulling the strings.

Is there a contradiction between Africa's development interests and global climate goals? The answer is without a doubt: Yes! The following article aims to provide an overview of the current state of the debate in Africa and uses the example of Kenya to examine possible conflicts of interest between national development goals and global climate agreements.